Local political announcements list district, county and
A formal slate lists candidates for district attorney, district clerk, representative, county judge, county treasurer, county attorney, tax assessor, county clerk, justice of the peace, and four county commissioner precincts with incumbents and re election notes where applicable. Names span G E Johnson S R Allen Gib Callaway A J Lloyd C J Lee H L Stewart Merton Harris G C Hamilton Ruben Waldrop Rufus Morton Mamie Nabers Franklin Bob McCampbell John L Peters Cody L Donaho Benton C Stailey Jennie Garrett J D Bonner J P Graham Derroll Nabers W A Irby Ed Seay H Shockley W W Hodges J W Carwile Burl Terry J W Wozencraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Johnson
Coryell
Comanche
S. R. Allen
Hamilton
Gib Callaway
A. J. Lloyd
Dry
C. J. Lee
H. L. Stewart Merton L. Harris
G. C. Hamilton Ruben Waldrop Rufus A. Morton
Mamie Nabers Franklin
Bob McCampbell
Atwood Brothers Offer Oats at One Dollar Per Bushel
A big car of oats has arrived and Atwood Brothers advertise savings with oats priced at 1.00 per bushel.
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Atwood Brothers
Carbon Papers Stock Announcement
In stock 8. 8. S. Co exclusive carbon paper brands The Chief Exponent promotes the best grade carbon paper and asserts customers will have no other brand after trying S. S. 5. Co. exclusive lines.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Comanche County Texas
The State of Texas won a judgment against Mrs. M A Walton for 40.69 dollars plus costs and interest. On the first Tuesday in September 1918 the sheriff will sell 200 acres described as Abstract No 1035 Survey No 1 Original Grantee 8 Yarberry at the Comanche County Courthouse to satisfy the judgment. Redeemable within two years by paying double the sale price. J B Miller Sheriff Comanche County July 17 1915.
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District Court
Comanche County
52Nd Judicial District
State of Texas
M. A. Walton
Texas
Court House
Comanche
Towit
Yarberry
J. B. Miller
Marketing Hogs claim benefit from Hog Powder
Steve Hoover of Mt. Pleasant Iowa writes that after starting to feed about 100 hogs B A Thompsons Hog Powder over two months ago fifty were sick but none died. He notes nearby herds had cholera and claims his hogs recovered and grew rapidly. For sale by The Cash Store Comanche J W Carter Hasse and Stone Truett Proctor.
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Steve Hoover
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
A. Thompson
Comanche
J. W. Carter
Hasse
Stone & Truett
Proctor
Knight speaks for Hobby in Dallas rally at court house
Hon. R B L Knight of Dallas urged support for W P Hobby’s bid for Governor at a Friday night rally. He linked war unity to Hobby and criticized Ferguson’s administration, the University, and tax records while offering 4100 for names of deceased payrolls.
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R. BE. L. Knight
Dallas
W. P. Hobby
Court House
Mr. Knight
Napoleon
Maringe
Hobby
Ferguson
America
Keesley
Cause of Despondency Attributed to Digestive Troubles
Despondency is linked to indigestion and constipation and improves rapidly with Chamberlain's Tablets. The medicine aids digestion and stimulates bowel movements, restoring comfort.
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Chamberlain
Paper clothing for men may become common
A humorous note on early ideas of paper clothing in men. The piece jokes about risks near stoves and torn paper, while imagining practical uses like jotting reminders on fabric. ItPlayfully envisions mischief with names and errands sewn into the outfit, highlighting the era's novelty mindset.
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Daisy
Abigail
Prickly Ash Bitters Advertises Summer Relief
An ad promotes Prickly Ash Bitters from The Wm. Reese Co. as a stomach liver and bowels purifier to resist summer heat. Price listed as $1.25 per bottle and identifies The Wm. Reese Co. as special agents.
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Wm. Reese Co
Wonderful Saving on Packard Slippers for Men
Higginbotham's promotes a limited time discount on Packards men’s slippers, offering savings from $2.00 to $3.50 per pair to attract conservative buyers wary of rising shoe prices.
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Higginbotham’s
Two Brothers Weigh Wool and Way to Join Church
A Western town wool trade tale recalls two brothers who ran a store. One brother converts and urges the other to join the church. The holdout reasons he must stay to weigh the wool for the firm before joining.
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Jake
Bill
Philadelphia Telegraph
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted for Appetite Losses
Promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for poor appetite and stomach troubles. Claims cleansing of bilious impurities and improved well being. Price listed as 1.25 per bottle by The Wm. Reese Co Special Agents. Also includes a quip about dining with an orchestra in transcript.
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Wm. Reese Co
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Remedy
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as destroying malarial germs carried by mosquitoes and spreading in the blood. The product is listed with a price of 60 cents.
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Price
Difference Between Congregation and Collection
A father corrects his son’s teacher over a lesson remark. He explains there is a wide distinction between a congregation and a collection, emphasizing precise word usage in a concise London Answers tone.
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London
Sacks Bought by Comanche Milling Company
Comanche Milling Company announces they will buy all kinds of sacks from suppliers and traders seeking a swift, local sourcing option for durable materials.
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Comanche Milling Company
Stocking 8 8 5 items from the company catalog
A local supplier notes stock levels for eight and eight point five unit items from the firm 8 8 5. The message invites customers to inquire about availability and pricing with the company.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Restores Vitality
Purifies and enriches the blood to restore energy and vitality. Expected effects include strengthening and invigorating sensations. Available at a price of 60 cents.
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Price
Farm loan offers from French & Hurlbut in Brownwood
Farmers are invited to choose from 20, 10, 5, and 7 year term loans with annual one-fifth prepayment options. The firm promises to refinance old loans, issue new ones, or assist with farm purchases, urging readers to visit.
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French & Hurlbut Brownwood
Texas
Not Very Enthusiastic About War Loan Posters
Willie Willis and Tommy Gillis trade quips about wartime posters. Gillis admits patriotism but recalls a woodshed lashing earlier, interrupted by a man handing his father a card reading Give till it hurts.
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Willie Willis
Tommy Gillis
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE to cure a cold in one day. It promises relief from cough and headache and offers a refund if not effective, with E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Adding Machine Paper Rolls In Stock At The Chief Exponent
The Chief Exponent advertises adding machine paper in rolls available in any quantity from one roll to case shipments. It promises money savings on this office supply.
Herbine Promises Clean Body by Liver Stimulation
An advertising item touts Herbine as a health aid to cleanse the body. It claims to stimulate the liver tone the stomach and purify the bowels and lists a price of 50 cents sold by P. Smith.
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P. Smith
Revival Meeting Starts at Edna Hill on July 22
Notice announces a revival meeting to begin at Edna Hill on Sunday July 22 led by Reverend E. C Lambert inviting all to attend.
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Edna Hill
E. C, Lambert
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise
John F. Jantzen of Delmeny Saskatchewan commends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as an exceptionally fine preparation after using it personally and with his family.
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John F. Jantzen
Delmeny, Sask
Red Seal Ginghams Promoted for School Dresses
Retail notice highlights new Red Seal Ginghams as top fabric for school dresses. It warns prices for cotton fabric are rising daily and urges early purchases to save for careful buyers.
8 8 8 Co Stock Inquiry Prompted By S S8 Chief
Fragmentary note references stock items and a “Chief Exponent” with unclear context. No clear events, dates, or proper names to anchor a full summary.
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Joe Adkins
Brady
J. H. Taylor
the Baptist Church
A. W. Tipton
Methodist Church
A. B. Carruthers
Christian Church
J.B. Granville, Jr
Presbyterian Church
John E. Brown
McCullough County
J.C. Wall
P. A. Campbell
W. J. Yantis
H. R. Hodges
F. Strickland
Clara Millerkin
Nettie Bellamy
Nona Montgomery
Brady and
McCullough County Adkins Club
Best Auto Service
Young & Sparks
R. E. L. Knight
Chichester S Pills
Cihlchester Siamond
Reo
Goto
Ark
Chichesters
PILLA
Castor
Gompany
New Y York
Centaur
Mpany, New York City
Jim Bonner, Jr
M. E. Woodward
Poland
China
I. M. Cochran
Todd
Brand New
Bargain
Sam Todd
W. P. Murphy
Brownwood
I. T. Clemons
Itp
J. M. Montgomery
J. N. Farmer
Barry
Texas Power & Light Co
Henry Kemp
Grove
Sipe Springs
German
J. ©. Plott
Sipe Sprinngs
Nux
Paris Smith
Democrat Road
J. D. Cotten
J. J. Hicks
Knutson
American Jersey Cattle Club
Wilson
Cam Wilson
Dawson
J. O. Wetzel
P. M. Fagan
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